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Ego-dystonic homosexuality.

H I Lief, H S Kaplan

    Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
    |January 1, 1986
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    Summary
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    Patients experiencing distress over homosexual feelings can choose therapy to reduce homophobia or pursue greater heterosexuality. Treatment options vary, emphasizing patient choice and therapist ethics in guiding the therapeutic journey.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry
    • Therapeutic Interventions

    Background:

    • Patients may present with dysphoria related to homosexual feelings, fantasies, or behaviors.
    • Therapeutic approaches must address the patient's distress and choices regarding their sexual orientation.

    Observation:

    • Treatment options include working through homophobia or pursuing increased heterosexuality.
    • Therapies for reducing homophobia focus on decreasing shame and integrating identity.
    • Therapies for increasing heterosexuality encompass psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and behavioral techniques like desensitization.

    Findings:

    • The selection of therapy is complex, involving subtle ethical considerations for the therapist.
    • Patient autonomy is paramount; they must be fully informed of all options.

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  • Therapeutic goals should be collaboratively established by both patient and therapist.

    • Implications:

    • Ethical practice requires informed consent and shared decision-making in sexual orientation therapy.
    • Understanding patient choice is crucial for effective and ethical treatment outcomes.
    • Therapists must navigate complex ethical landscapes when addressing sexual orientation dysphoria.